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Thao, Feist, Basia Bulat, Laura Veirs, Arrica Rose, Birdie Busch, Pascale Picard
  • Active: 2000s
  • Genres: Rock
  • Instrument: Engineer, Producer, Vocals
  • Representative Albums: "Autumn Fallin'

Biography

A member of the New York anti-folk scene that developed in the early part of the 21st century, singer/songwriter Jaymay (real name: Jamie Kristine Seerman) has drawn comparisons to Feist and Laura Veirs with her wistful vocals and literate, folksy narratives. Jaymay spent her childhood in Long Island, where she was raised alongside five siblings and developed an early love for books, violin, piano, and the Bob Dylan songbook. Following college, she relocated to Manhattan with the intention of pursuing a publishing career, but a successful performance at a local open mic night convinced her to focus on songwriting instead. More performances followed, and Jaymay released Jaymay & Kayoko and the Sea Green, See Blue EP in 2006. The popularity of these releases earned her a contract with the London-based Heavenly Records, who issued Jaymay's official debut, Autumn Fallin', in November 2007. An American release followed in early 2008. ~ Andrew Leahey & Chris True, All Music Guide
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Jaymay on stage in November 2005
Background information
Birth name Jamie Kristine Seerman
Born January 3rd, 1981

New York, USA
Genres Singer/Songwriter
Folk rock
Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Violin, Typewriter
Labels Heavenly Records
Blue Note Records

Jamie Seerman is an American folk singer-songwriter from New York. She performs under the name Jaymay.

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Biography

She was born on January 3, 1981, and was raised in Long Island. After graduating from New College of Florida in 2003, she was unable to find a job in book publishing and moved back to New York to play open mics.[1] A major musical influence is Bob Dylan.

She has been described by the BBC as "darling of the New York 'Anti-Folk' scene",[2] and by the New York Times as a "big name…for the indie universe".[3]

In 2007 Jaymay moved to London, after signing with Heavenly Records, which is distributed by the major EMI label.[4] Jaymay's debut album Autumn Fallin' was released in the United States on March 11, 2008 on Blue Note Records.

Jaymay appeared on the TV-show Late Night With Conan O'Brien on Monday, March 10, 2008 and on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. She also appeared on 'The Colour Rooms', on Channel 4, on May 17, 2008.

Collaborations: Kevin Devine - Brother's Blood 3. Time To Burn (Another Bag of Bones) 8. Murphy's Song

other collaborations:

Cheyenne--Write it Down in Red

Dirty on Purpose--Light Pollution, Like Bees

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2006: Sea Green, See Blue (EP)
  • 2007: Autumn Fallin'
  • 10 Under 2 (EP) To be announced.

Usage of Jaymay's songs

The song "Sea Green, See Blue" was featured in the Season 2 finale of CBS's How I Met Your Mother, which aired May 14, 2007.[5] The song "Gray or Blue" was used in the short film How to say I love you[6] directed by Hayley Stuart and Francesca Sophia.

References

  1. ^ Young singer builds big following with Web exposure - Entertainment - RedOrbit
  2. ^ BBC - Folk and Country Review - Jaymay, Autumn Fallin'
  3. ^ Cheap Seats - Music Clubs - Music - New York Times
  4. ^ Jaymaymusic - News
  5. ^ TV.com - How I Met Your Mother
  6. ^ - How to say I love you

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